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Folke Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg (2 January 1895 – 17 September 1948) was a Swedish nobleman and diplomat. During World War II, he negotiated the release of about 31,000 prisoners from German concentration camps, including 450 Danish Jews from the Theresienstadt camp. They were released on 14 April 1945. In 1945, he received a German surrender offer from Heinrich Himmler, though the offer was ultimately rejected.

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Born	2 January 1895 Stockholm, Sweden
Died	17 September 1948 (aged 53) Jerusalem
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Ebba Bernadotte · Mother · 1858-1946 · Swedish, Philanthropist edit info

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William, Duke of Nassau · Great-grandfather · 1792-1839 · Duke of Nassau edit info

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Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland · Great-uncle · 1861-1951 · Duke of Västergötland edit info

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Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden · Family Member · 1882-1973 · King of Sweden from 1950 to 1973 edit info

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